Steam or sandblasting machines and similar jet projecting machines

Subheading 8424 30 of the Combined Nomenclature covers sand-blasting machines, shot-blasting machines and steam-blasting machines. This category includes pressure sand-blasters for rust and old coating removal, enclosed blasting cabinets, turbine and pneumatic shot-blasting machines, high-pressure water blasting machines with abrasive media and equipment for abrasive surface treatment of metal, concrete and stone surfaces. Classification under 8424 30 requires distinction from paint spray guns (8424 20), agricultural sprayers (8424 41, 8424 49) and pressure washers without abrasive media which may be separately classified. The key criterion is the use of abrasive material (sand, shot, grit) or steam in the cleaning or surface treatment process. This subheading belongs to Section XVI and Chapter 84 of the CN. Classification follows the GRI, rules 1 and 6. Where classification is uncertain, a BTI should be obtained.

Importing sand-blasting machines under subheading 8424 30 into the EU is governed by the Union Customs Code and the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 requiring conformity assessment, CE marking and an EU declaration of conformity. Sand-blasting machines generate dust and noise, therefore they must comply with safety requirements for operator protection and Directive 2003/10/EC on noise exposure. Pressurised vessels in blasting machines are subject to PED Directive 2014/68/EU. Electrically powered machines must comply with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and LVD Directive 2014/35/EU. The importer must hold an EORI number and submit a customs declaration. Required documentation includes commercial invoice, transport document, CE declaration of conformity, operating instructions and technical documentation. Abrasive media (quartz sand, corundum, steel shot) imported as consumables may be subject to separate tariff classification. Duty rates and trade measures should be verified in TARIC.

MFN customs duty rates for sand-blasting machines under subheading 8424 30 should be verified in the current TARIC database. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs including CETA, EPA, EU-South Korea, TCA and the GSP system. Preferential treatment requires compliance with rules of origin and proof of origin documentation. Sand-blasting machines as specialised industrial equipment may qualify for autonomous customs duty suspensions. Importers should check TARIC for anti-dumping duties on machines from specific countries. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions. Import VAT is charged at the national rate. The customs value includes the machine price, transport and insurance costs to the EU customs frontier. Large blasting cabinets may involve higher transport costs affecting the customs value. All rates and trade measures should be verified in TARIC.

CN code 8424 30 covers sand-blasting machines. Import requires Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and relevant EN safety standards compliance. Customs clearance requires CE certificate, technical documentation and manufacturer's declaration of conformity. TARIC duty rates depend on the country of origin.